Shindaiwa C350 User manual

Brand: Shindaiwa

Model: C350

Category: Grass trimmers

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

B450
T350

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERTOR'S MANUAL

T350 GRASS TRIMMER

C350/B450 BRUSHCUTTER

WARNING!

C350/B450

Part Number 62102-94310 Rev. 02/05

T350

Read this manual and familiarize yourself with its contents.

This machine is designed for cutting grass, weed, and bushes.

Do not use this machine for other purposes.

Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others.

Do not operate or service this machine unless you clearly understand

this manual.

Keep this manual at a particular place so that you can reread it when-

ever you have a question about its use.

English...................1

Francais...............25

Italiano.................49

Throughout this manual are special atten-

tion statements.

WARNING!

A statement preceded by the triangular

attention symbol and the word “WARN-

ING” contains information that should

be acted upon to prevent serious bodily

injury.

CAUTION!

A statement preceded by the word

“CAUTION” contains information that

should be acted upon to prevent me-

chanical damage.

IMPORTANT!

A statement preceded by the word

“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses

special signicance.

NOTE:

A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”

contains information that is handy to know

and may make your job easier.

Attention Statements

IMPORTANT!

The operational procedures described in

this manual are intended to help you get

the most from unit as well as to protect

you and others from harm. These proce-

dures are guidelines for safe operation un-

der most conditions, and are not intended

to replace any safety rules and/or laws

that may be in force in your area. If you

have questions regarding your Shindaiwa

power tool, or if you do not understand

something in this manual, your Shindaiwa

dealer will be glad to assist you. You may

also contact Shindaiwa, Inc. at the ad-

dress printed on the back of this manual.

Introduction

Page

Shindaiwa 350 and 450-series hand held

power equipment has been designed and

built to deliver superior performance and

reliability without compromise to quality,

comfort, safety or durability.

Shindaiwa’s high-performance engines

represent the leading edge of 2-cycle

engine technology, delivering exceptionally

high power with remarkably low displace-

ment and weight. As an owner/operator,

you’ll soon discover for yourself why Shin-

daiwa is simply in a class by itself!

IMPORTANT!

The information contained in this owner's/

operator's manual describes units avail-

able at the time of publication.

Shindaiwa Inc. reserves the right to

make changes to products without prior

notice, and without obligation to make al-

terations to units previously manufactured.

Attention Statements .................................. 2

General Safety Instructions ....................... 3

Safety Labels ................................................ 5

Checking Unit Condition............................ 5

Unit Description .......................................... 6

Speciﬁcations ............................................... 6

Assembly Procedure ................................... 7

Mixing Fuel ............................................... 12

Starting the Engine ................................... 13

Stopping the Engine ................................. 14

Adjusting Engine Idle ............................... 14

Shoulder Strap/Harness .......................... 14

Operation .................................................. 15

Using a Brush Cutter

With a Trimmer Head .................. 16

Maintenance .............................................. 16

Long Term Storage ................................... 18

Blade Sharpening ...................................... 18

Troubleshooting Guide ............................ 19

Declaration of Conformity ........................ 22

Contents

Read and follow this operators

manual. Failure to do so could

result in serious injury.

Wear head, eye, and hearing

protection during the operation

of this machine.

Wear non-slip gloves, long

trousers and non-skid boots

during the operation of this

machine.

make sure no one is within 15

meters os an operating machine.

Beware of thrown objects.

The maximum speed of the

cutting attachment shaft in min

-1

Sound Power Level (measured

in accordance with 2000/14/EC)

Work Safely

Trimmers and brushcutters operate at very

high speeds and can do serious damage or

injury if they are misused or abused. Never

allow a person without training or instruc-

tion to operate this unit!

WARNING!

Use Good Judgment

NEVER run the engine when trans-

porting the unit.

NEVER run the engine indoors! Make

sure there is always good ventila-

tion. Fumes from engine exhaust can

cause serious injury or death.

ALWAYS use the proper cutting tool

for the job.

ALWAYS stop the unit immediately if

it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake.

Inspect for broken, missing or improp-

erly installed parts or attachments.

NEVER extend trimming line beyond

the length specied for your unit.

ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as

practical. Keep it free of loose vegeta-

tion, mud, etc.

ALWAYS hold the unit rmly with both

hands when cutting or trimming, and

maintain control at all times.

ALWAYS keep the handles clean.

ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug

wire before performing any

maintenance work.

ALWAYS, if a saw blade should bind

fast in a cut, shut off the engine im-

mediately. Push the branch or tree to

ease the bind and free the blade.

Stay Alert

You must be physically and mentally ﬁt to

operate this unit safely.

General Safety Instructions

WARNING!

Never make unauthorized attachment

installations.

WARNING!

Never operate power equip-

ment of any kind if you are

tired or if you are under the inuence of

alcohol, drugs, medication or any other

substance that could affect your ability

or judgement.

SAFETY

Be Aware of the Working Environment

Avoid long-term opera-

tion in very hot or very

cold weather.

Make sure bystanders

or observers outside the

15 meter “danger zone”

wear eye protection.

Be extremely careful of slip-

pery terrain, especially during

rainy weather.

Always make sure

the appropriate cutting

attachment shield is

correctly installed.

If contact is made with a hard

object, stop the engine and

inspect the cutting attachment for

damage.

Be constantly alert for objects and debris

that could be thrown either from the rotating

cutting attachment or bounced from a hard

surface.

Reduce the risk of bystanders

being struck by ying debris. Make

sure no one is within 15 meters

— that’s about 16 paces — of an

operating attachment.

Beware of a coasting blade when brushcut-

ting or edging. A coasting blade can injure

while it continues to spin after the throttle

trigger is released or after the engine is

stopped.

METERS

ALWAYS clear your work area of trash or

hidden debris that could be thrown back at

you or toward a bystander. When operating in

rocky terrain or near electric wires or fences,

use extreme caution to avoid contacting such

items with the cutting attachment.

The Properly Equipped Operator

Always wear a harness when operating

a unit equipped with a blade.

Always operate with both hands rmly grip-

ping the unit.

Wear close-tting clothing to protect legs and arms.

Gloves offer added protection and are strongly recom-

mended. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get

caught in machinery or

underbrush. Secure long hair so that it

is above shoulder level.

NEVER wear shorts!

Wear hearing protection devices and a

broad-brimmed hat or helmet.

Always wear eye protection such as

goggles or safety glasses to shield

against thrown objects.

When operating with a blade, make sure the

handle is positioned to provide you with maxi-

mum protection from contacting the blade.

Keep away from the rotating

trimmer line or blade at all

times, and never lift a moving

attachment above waist-high.

Wear appropriate footwear (non-skid

boots or shoes): do not wear open-

toed shoes or sandals. Never work

barefooted!

Keep a proper footing and do not overreach.

Maintain your balance at all times during opera-

tion.

Always make sure the appropriate cutting

attachment shield is correctly installed and in

good condition.

Safety Labels

IMPORTANT!

Safety and Operation Information

Labels: Make sure all informa-

tion labels are undamaged and

readable. Immediately replace

damaged or missing information

labels. New labels are available

from your local authorized Shin-

daiwa dealer.

C350/B450

T350

Checking Unit Condition

WARNING!

A cutting attachment shield or other protective device is no guarantee of protection against ricochet. YOU MUST ALWAYS

GUARD AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!

Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and accessories with your

Shindaiwa trimmer or brushcutter. Do not make modiﬁcations to

this unit without the written approval of Shindaiwa, Inc.

NEVER operate the unit with the cutting attachment shield or

other protective devices (harness, ignition switch, blade retention

clip, etc.) removed!

ALWAYS make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed

and ﬁrmly tightened before operation.

NEVER use a cracked or warped cutting attachment: If a properly

installed attachment vibrates, replace the attachment with a new

one and re-check.

ALWAYS stop the engine immediately and check for damage if

you strike a foreign object or if the unit becomes tangled. Do not

operate with broken or damaged equipment.

NEVER allow the engine to run at high RPM without a load. Do-

ing so could damage the engine.

NEVER operate a unit with worn or damaged fasteners or attach-

ment holders.

NEVER cut with a dull blade. Doing so will increase the risk of

blade thrust and may also cause equipment damage.

Specications

Unit Description

Outer Tube

Grip

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Using the accompanying illustrations as

a guide, familiarize yourself with this unit

and its various components. Understanding

the product helps ensure top performance,

long service life, and safer operation.

WARNING!

Do not make unauthorized modica-

tions or alterations to any of these units

or their components.

Throttle

Trigger

Gearcase

Tank

Guard

Ignition

Switch

Fuel

Tank

Spark

Plug

T350 TRIMMER

Shoulder

Harness

C350/B450 BRUSHCUTTER

Air

Filter

T350/EC1 C350/EC1 B450/EC1

S350EC1 S350EC1 S450EC1

2-cycle, vertical cylinder, air cooled

33.6 cm

41.5 cm

36 x 33 mm 36 x 33 mm 40 x 33 mm

1.3 kW 1.3 kW 1.6 kW

2,750 min

-1

2,750 min

-1

2,750 min

-1

11,500 min

-1

11,500 min

-1

11,500 min

-1

7,500 min

-1

7,500 min

-1

7,500 min

-1

7.0 kg 7.7 kg 7.7 kg

1795x365x320 1795x565x470 1795x565x475

1000 cm

50:1

TK, DPV11W, Diaphragm

Fully electronic, transistor controlled

NGK BMR6A

Semi-wet

Recoil Starter

Slide Switch

93 dB (A) 90 dB (A) 92 dB (A)

105 dB (A) 106 dB (A) 107 dB (A)

3.0/2.3 m/s

2.6/2.1 m/s

3.4/2.2 m/s

5.6/6.6 m/s

3.6/3.1 m/s

4.7/3.5 m/s

98 dB (A) 98 dB (A) 96 dB (A)

110 dB (A) 110 dB (A) 112 dB (A)

2.3/1.3 m/s

1.6/1.6 m/s

1.5/1.3 m/s

5.3/6.8 m/s

2.8/4.2 m/s

3.4/3.6 m/s

Model Name .......................................................................

Engine Model ...............................................................................

Engine Type .......................................................................

Displacement ....................................................................

Bore and Stroke .................................................................

Maximum Power Output ....................................................

Engine Speed at Idling .......................................................

Maximum Engine Speed ....................................................

Engine Speed at Maximum Power Output ..........................

Dry Weight (Without cutting attachment and guard.) ......................

Dimensions (L x H x H) mm ...............................................

Fuel Tank Capacity ............................................................

Fuel/Oil Ratio ....................................................................

Carburetor Type ................................................................

Ignition ..............................................................................

Spark Plug .........................................................................

Air Cleaner Type ................................................................

Starting Method .................................................................

Stopping Method................................................................

Handle Type ......................................................................

Sound Pressure Level* (average data between at Idling and at Racing) Note 1 .....

Sound Power Level** (average data between at Idling and at Racing) Note 1 ........

Vibration Level*** Note 1 ........................ Idling (Left/Right)

Racing (Left/Right)

Sound Pressure Level* (average data between at Idling and at WOT) Note 2 .......

Sound Power Level** (average data between at Idling and at WOT) Note 2 ..........

Vibration Level*** Note 2 ........................ Idling (Left/Right)

WOT (Left/Right)

* Sound Pressure Level: In accordance with EN ISO 11806 and ISO 7917

** Sound Power Level In accordance with EN ISO 11806 and ISO 10884

*** Vibration Level: In accordance with EN ISO 11806 and ISO 7916

Note 1: 8-tooth blade equipped.

Note 2: Trimmer head equipped.

Outer Tube

Handlebar

Cutting Attachment

Shield

Throttle

Trigger

Gearcase

Tank

Guard

Ignition

Switch

Fuel

Tank

Spark

Plug

Air

Filter

Shoulder

Harness

Bicycle Handlebar

Loop Handle

Prior to Assembly

Before assembling, make sure you have all

the components required for a complete

unit:

 Engine assembly

 Outer tube assembly

 Cutting attachment shield

 Cutting attachment

 Handlebar

 Kit containing cutting attachment

shield mounting bracket and hardware,

operator’s handle mounting bracket and

hardware, gearcase tool holder, this

manual and tool kit for routine mainte-

nance. Tool kits vary by model and may

include a hex wrench, spanner and a

combination spark plug wrench/screw-

driver.

Carefully inspect all components for damage.

IMPORTANT!

The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;

“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and

“rear” refer to directions as viewed by the

operator during normal operation.

T350

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

C350/B450

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Assembly Procedure

HARNESS

SHOULDER

STRAP

Assembling the Outer Tube

NOTE:

Make sure that the throttle cable

is built into the cable guide of the

throttle lever.

(8) Shift the throttle lever back to original

position, pulling the ground wire and

throttle cable and tighten the screw

securely.

(9) Remove the bolt tightening the cylinder

cover.

(10) Put the bolt through the hole of the

ground wire terminal and tighten the

bolt.

Assembly of the Outer Tube

C350/B450

(4) Loosen the stopper bolt of the throttle

grip. Remove the stopper bolt and nut.

(5) Fully loosen the clamp bolt of the

throttle grip.

(6) Slip the right-side handlebar into the

throttle grip. Locate the throttle grip so

that the stopper bolt can pass through

the stopper hole.

Securely tighten the stopper bolt and

nut.

(7) Securely tighten the clamp bolt.

T350

(1) Loosen the 2 joint bolts fully.

JOINT BOLT

JOINT

GROUND WIRE

THROTTLE GRIP

(2) Slip the outer tube into the joint until

the tube bottoms. The outer tube or

gearcase shaft may have to be rotated

slightly for the splines on the mainshaft

to fully engage to the engine.

GROUND WIRE

(3) Attach the ground wire to the joint bolt.

(4) Tighten the 2 joint bolts securely.

(5) Loosen the screw which tightens the

throttle lever to the outer tube. Shift the

throttle lever toward the blade.

(6) Put the throttle cable into the tube.

Push throttle cable through hole in

rear grip.

(7) Set the throttle cable onto the

throttle lever. Use the wrench so

that the wire edge goes into the slot

of the throttle lever securely.

(1) Loosen the 2 joint bolts fully and slip

the outer tube into the joint until the

tube bottoms (up to the insert label).

The outer tube or gearcase shaft may

have to be rotated slightly for the splines

on the mainshaft to fully engage the

engine.

(2) Attach the ground wire to the joint bolt.

(3) Tighten the 2 joint bolts securely.

GROUND WIRE

JOINT BOLT

INSERT LABEL

SCREW

Assembly of the Handle

T350

WARNING!

NEVER operate this machine

without the front handle. Oper-

ating without the front handle may result

in serious injury.

NOTE:

Tighten four bolts diagonally to properly

secure the handle.

NOTE:

Adjust the handle at the best position for

operator comfort.

(1) Put four square nuts in the recess-

es on the underside of the barrier.

(2) Fit the handle and barrier over the

outer tube and tighten four bolts in a

crisscross fashion.

Throttle Cable Adjustment

(1) Pull the throttle trigger gently,

and check for free-play of

approximately 5mm.

(2) If free-play is out of specications:

(a) Slide the cable cap toward the

mufer side until the adjusting

nut and the lock nut appear.

(b) Loosen the lock nut slightly.

free-play is about 5mm.

(d) Then, tighten the lock nut.

(e) Slide the cable cap back.

(1) Loosen the two bolts of the lower

cap and remove the lower cap.

(2) Position the handle bracket

against the handle label located on

the outer tube.

(3) Attach the lower cap with the two

bolts and tighten the bolts. Make sure

the front handle is in position per the

illustration.

(4) Secure the cable to the outer pipe

with the two bands as the illustration

shows. The two bands are in the tool

bag.

BAND

HANDLEBAR

HANDLE BRACKET

HANDLE LABEL

LOWER CAP

BOLT

THROTTLE GRIP

Assembly of the Handle

C350/B450

LOCK NUT

ADJUSTING NUT

CABLE CAP

THROTTLE CABLE

OUTER TUBE

BARRIER

HANDLE

BOLT

NUT

BARRIER

Cutting Attachment Shield Assembly

WARNING!

NEVER operate this machine

without the cutting attachment

shield. Operating without the cutting

attachment shield may result in seri-

ous injury.

(A) Cutting Attachment Shield

(1) Insert the cutting attachment

shield between the outer tube and the

lower clamp. Loosen the nut and bolt

which are tightening the lower clamp

if the cutting attachment shield does

not t with the lower clamp.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to loosen the lower

clamp bolt so that the shield will t

between the tube and clamp.

(2) Fit the two spacers (T350 only)

and the upper clamp over the outer

pipe and tighten with four bolts.

NOTE:

Tighten four bolts a crisscross fashion.

(3) Tighten the lower clamp bolt and

nut securely.

WARNING!

Carefully inspect the cutting

attachment shield assembly to

make sure it is tightened securely and

does not wobble.

(B) Shield Extension (when trimmer

head is in use)

(1) Attach the shield extension to the

cutting attachment shield.

CAUTION!

The line cutter is attached to the shield

extension and must be used when op-

erating with a trimmer head.

NOTE:

Make sure the shield extension is com-

pletely hooked at the hook receiver.

LOWER CLAMP

SPACER

BOLT

NUT

BOLT

UPPER

CLAMP

OUTER TUBE

CUTTING

ATTACHMENT

SHIELD

CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD

SHIELD EXTENTION

HOOK

RECEIVER

Installing a Blade

(1) Make sure the switch is off and

the engine is stopped.

(2) Wear gloves to protect your hands.

(3) Turn the unit over so the saw

holder ange extending from the gear

case is facing up.

(4) Using the small end of the plug

wrench, loosen the bolt (turn clock-

wise) and remove the bolt, bolt guard,

and holder B.

(5) Slide the safety clip as shown in

the illustration.

WARNING!

Before operating, make sure

the blade is securely mounted.

Turn the blade with your hand slightly

and make sure the blade turns smoothly

without wobbling.

WARNING!

The blade must t at. Make

sure the direction of the arrow

indicated on the blade corresponds

with the arrow indicated on the cutting

attachment shield.

(7) Put holder B and bolt guard back

and at this time only nger tighten

the bolt.

Make sure holder B is at against

the blade and the recess in holder B

must face the blade and completely

cover the safety clip.

(8) Rotate holder A until the hole in

its skirt aligns with the hole in the

gear case. Insert the hex wrench

through both holes (to prevent the

shaft from turning).

(9) Holding the hex wrench and blade

with one hand, tighten the bolt (turn

counterclockwise) securely using the

hex socket end of the plug wrench.

(10) Remove the hex wrench.

WARNING!

Never operate this machine

without the safety clip in

place.

(6) Fit the blade over the safety clip

onto holder A. Then, slide the safety

clip back to its original position.

WARNING!

The blade must t at against

holder A. The blade’s mounting

hole must be centered over the raised

boss of holder A.

SHAFT BOLT

BOLT GUARD

HOLDER B

SAFETY CLIPS

HOLDER A

GEAR SHAFT

HOOK

RECEIVER

SAFETY CLIP

HOLDER A

BLADE

Mixing Fuel

Filling The Fuel Tank

1. Place the unit on a ﬂat, level surface,

and wipe any debris from around the

fuel cap.

2. Remove the fuel cap.

3. Fill the tank with clean, fresh fuel.

4. Replace the cap, and wipe away any

spilled fuel before starting the engine.

WARNING!

Minimize the risk of re,

burns, and personal injury!

 STOP engine before refueling.

 ALWAYS allow the engine to cool

before refueling

 ALWAYS open the fuel cap slowly

to allow any pressure build-up

in the tank to release fuel vapor

slowly.

 ALWAYS transport and store fuels

in an approved container.

 Avoid overlling and wipe-up all

spilled fuel. Move the engine at

least 3 meters from the fueling

point, storage area, and other

readily ammable materials before

restarting.

 ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel

leaks before each use. During

each rell, make sure there are no

fuel leaks around the fuel cap and/

or tank. If a fuel leak is evident,

stop using the unit immediately.

Fuel leaks must be repaired before

using the unit.

 NEVER smoke or light any res

near the engine or fuel source.

 NEVER place any ammable ma-

terial near the engine or mufer.

 NEVER operate the engine without

the mufer in good working condi-

tion.

ALWAYS move the unit to a place

well away from a fuel storage area

or other readily ammable materi-

als before starting the engine.

IMPORTANT!

Mix only enough fuel for your immediate

needs! If fuel must be stored longer than

30-days, it should rst be treated with a

stabilizer such as StaBil™ or equivalent

product!

CAUTION!

Some gasolines contain alcohol as

an oxygenate! Oxygenated fuels may

cause increased operating tem-

peratures. Under certain conditions,

alcohol-based fuels may also reduce

the lubricating qualities of some mixing

oils. Never use any fuel containing

more than 10% alcohol by volume!

Generic oils and some outboard motor

oils may not be intended for use in

high-performance air cooled 2-cycle

engines, and should never be used in

your Shindaiwa engine!

CAUTION!

This engine is designed to operate on

a 50:1 mixture consisting of unleaded

gasoline and a premium 2-cycle mixing

oil only. Use of Non-approved mixing

oils can lead to excessive maintenance

costs and/or engine damage.

CAUTION!

Never attempt to mix fuel in the unit’s

fuel tank. Always mix all fuels in a

clean approved container.

 Use only fresh, clean unleaded gasoline

with a pump octane rating of 87 or

higher.

 Mixing fuel with a Premium 2-cycle

mixing oil designed for use with high-

performance 2-cycle air-cooled engines.

 Refer to the following examples of 50:1

fuel to oil mix quantaties:

Gasoline 2-cycle mixing oil

liters milliliters

2.5 l ................................................. 50 ml

5 l ................................ ...................100 ml

10 l .................................................200 ml

20 l .................................................400 ml

WARNING!

MAKE SURE THE BLADE

IS WELL CLEAR OF ANY

INTERFERENCE. Before starting

the engine, place unit on clear, level

surface. Make sure you have good

secure footing and always keep a rm

grip on the machine. THE CUTTING

ATTACHMENT MAY ROTATE WHEN

THE ENGINE STARTS.

Starting the Engine

WARNING!

Move at least three meters

away from the fuel site before

starting the engine.

WARNING!

Never operate the engine

without the cutting attach-

ment installed.

Starting a Cold Engine and/or

Restarting After Refueling.

(a) Slide the ON-OFF switch to the “I”

position.

(b) Prime the engine by repeatedly de-

pressing the carburetor primer bulb

until fuel can be seen owing through

the transparent overow return tube:

(“ closed“ position). (Cold engine.)

(d) Depressing the lock lever, pull the

throttle lever fully and depress the

throttle lock button. While depressing

the throttle lock button, release the

throttle lever and the lock lever. Now

the throttle stays at high idle (starting

speed).

(e) While rmly holding the outer tube

with one hand, pull the recoil starter

handle upward with your other hand.

Pull slowly at rst until you feel the

starter engage, then pull quickly

to start the engine. Do not pull the

starter rope to the end of its travel.

CAUTION!

Pulling the starter rope to the end

of its travel may damage the starter

mechanism.

IMPORTANT!

Repeated cranking of the engine with

the choke CLOSED (“ “) will lead to

engine ooding. If the engine fails to

start after several attempts, move the

choke lever to the OPEN position and

continue cranking.

(f) When the engine rst res, gradu-

ally return the choke to OPEN

(“ ”) position if you have not al-

ready done so.

• If the engine stops before the choke

is fully open, restart with the choke

closed.

• If the engine stops after the initial

ring, restart with choke closed.

(g) When the engine starts and is run-

ning, set the engine to idle by tap-

ping the throttle lever to release the

throttle lock.

WARNING!

Never start the engine from

the operating position.

Starting a Warm Engine

Starting a warm engine involves all of

the steps of starting a cold engine.

EXCEPT:

• The choke should be in the OPEN

position.

If the engine does not start, follow the

cold engine starting procedure.

When the engine starts:

• After the engine starts, disengage

the throttle lock and allow the engine

to warm-up at idle for 2 or 3 minutes

before operating the machine.

• After the engine is warm, pick up

the machine and clip-on the strap.

• Advancing the throttle makes the

cutting attachment rotate faster; re-

leasing the throttle makes the attach-

ment stop running. If the cutting at-

tachment continues to rotate, carbu-

retor idle speed should be adjusted.

(See next page.)

T350

C350/B450

OVERFLOW PIPE

Make sure the cutting

attachment is clear

of obstructions.

OVERFLOW TUBE

ON-OFF SWITCH

THROTTLE

LEVER

LOCK LEVER

THROTTLE LOCK

BUTTON

Stopping the Engine

Idle the engine briey before stop-

ping, then slide the ON-OFF switch to

the “O” (for STOP) position.

WARNING!

The cutting attachment con-

tinues rotating for a while after

the switch is turned off.

WARNING!

The cutting attachment must

NEVER rotate at engine idle!

If the idle speed can not be adjusted

by the procedure described here, have

the unit inspected at an authorized

Shindaiwa dealer.

The engine must return to idle speed

whenever the throttle lever is re-

leased. Idle speed is adjustable, and

must be set low enough to permit the

engine clutch to disengage the cut-

ting attachment when the throttle is

released.

Engine Idle Adjustment

NOTE:

Carburetor fuel mixture adjustments

are preset at the factory on units with

emission control systems and cannot

be serviced in the eld.

(3) If a tachometer is available, the

engine idle speed should be adjusted

to 2,750 min

-1

(rpm)

(1) Place the unit on the ground, then

start the engine and allow it to idle

for 2-3 minutes until warm.

(2) If the attachment rotates when

the engine is at idle, reduce the idle

speed by turning the idle adjustment

screw counterclockwise.

To Wear the Strap

Shoulder Strap/Harness

(1) Attach the strap hook to the

hanger on the outer pipe.

(2) Wear the strap so that the hook

stays at your right side.

(3) Adjust the length of the strap so

that you can hold and operate the

machine comfortably.

(4) Make sure the hip pad stays be-

tween your hip and outer pipe. (B450

ONLY)

Emergency Release

In case of emergency, rmly pull the

white tab at the hook. The machine

will release from the strap.

T350

C350/B450

T350

C350/B450

Idle Adjust

Screw

IMPORTANT!

Adjust the shoulder strap so the shoulder

pad rests comfortably on the off-side

shoulder and the cutting path of the cutting

attachements is parallel to the ground. Make

sure all hooks and adjustment devices are

secure.

WARNING!

Always wear a harness when

operating this unit with a blade.

NOTE:

Using a harness with a bruscutter allows you

to maintain proper control of the unit and

reduces fatigue during extended operation.

Double Shoulder Harness

Adjust the double shoulder harness straps

so the shoulder pads rest comfortably on

the offside of the shoulder and the cutting

path of the blade is parallel to the ground.

Make sure all hooks and adjusting devices

are secure.

C350

B450

CAUTION!

To prevent possible engine damage,

do not allow the machine to run at high

speeds without a load. Avoid operating

the engine at low speeds. Doing so can

lead to rapid clutch wear. In addition,

slow-speed operation tends to cause

grass and debris to wrap around the

cutting attachment.

Operation

WARNING!

“BLADE THRUST” is a sudden

sideway or backward motion of

the machine. Such motion may

occur when the blade jams or catches

on an object such as a sapling tree or

tree stump. BE CONSTANTLY ALERT

FOR BLADE THRUST AND GUARD

AGAINST ITS EFFECTS.

WARNING!

Position the blade so cuts

are made between blade’s

8 o’clock and 10 o’clock

positions (as viewed from above).

DO NOT cut between the 11 o’clock

and 5 o’clock positions.

CAUTION!

DO NOT use 2-tooth blades with this

machine.

(1) After starting the engine, pull

the throttle lever gradually.

The engine speed increases

and the blade will start

rotating.

(2) When the throttle lever is

released, the engine goes

back to idle speed

automatically.

(3) Operate the machine at full

throttle while cutting. Best

fuel efciency is obtained by

releasing the throttle when

swinging back after cut.

(4) The blade rotates

counterclockwise. For best

performance and to minimize

being stuck by debris, move

the blade from right to left

while advancing on your

work.

WARNING!

NEVER strike or slam the

spinning blade against the

wood.

WARNING!

When transporting, make sure

the engine is not running and

blade is covered with blade cover.

Recommended

Cutting Attachments

Make sure to use the following rec-

ommended Shindaiwa cutting attach-

ment with this machine.

Blades

PART NUMBER 60903-98310

8-TOOTH BLADE

INNER BORE: 25.4mm

DIAMETER: 255.0mm

THICKNESS: 2.0mm

PART NUMBER 72430-92142

3-TOOTH BLADE

INNER BORE: 25.4mm

DIAMETER: 255.0mm

THICKNESS: 2.2mm

PART NUMBER 60903-98320

4-TOOTH BLADE

INNER BORE: 25.4mm

DIAMETER: 255.0mm

THICKNESS: 2.0mm

Trimmer Heads

(A) C350

PART NUMBER 78820-16000

TAP & FEED TRIMMER HEAD

BOLT DIAMETER: 10mm

THREAD: LEFT,1.25mm PITCH

(B) B450

PART NUMBER 78820-14000

SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRIMMER HEAD

BOLT DIAMETER: 10mm

THREAD: LEFT,1.25mm PITCH

PART NUMBER 78820-15000

TAP & FEED TRIMMER HEAD

BOLT DIAMETER: 8mm

THREAD: LEFT,1.25mm PITCH

Using A Blade

Direction of

Rotation

DO NOT

CUT

Ten

O'Clock

Eight

O'Clock

OK TO CUT

Maintenance

WARNING!

Before performing any main-

tenance, repair, or cleaning

work on the machine, make

sure the engine and cutting attachment

are completely stopped. Disconnect

the spark plug wire before performing

service or maintenance work.

WARNING!

Never repair a damaged

blade by welding, straighten-

ing, or by modifying its shape. An

altered blade may break during op-

eration, resulting in serious personal

injury.

Prior to each work day, perform the

following:

 Remove the dirt and debris

from the engine, check the

cooling ns and air cleaner

for clogging, and clean them

as necessary.

 Carefully remove any

accumulations of dirt or

debris from the mufer and

fuel tank. Dirt buildup in

these areas can lead to

engine overheating, re, or

premature wear.

 Check for loose or missing

screws or components. Make

sure the cutting attachment

is securely fastened.

 Check the machine for

leaking fuel or grease.

Daily Maintenance

You may install one of several types of Shin-

daiwa trimmer heads on your TC350/B450

trimmer or brushcutter, each with features

for speciﬁc applications and/or operational

requirements.

For proper operation, always refer to the

instructions accompanying the trimmer

head being used. Available trimmer head

styles include:

 Semi-automatic. Trimmer line is

indexed when the operator taps the trim-

mer head on the ground during opera-

tion.

 Manual. The operator indexes line man-

ually with the grass trimmer stopped.

 Fixed. The operator must stop the unit

and add new lengths of trimmer line

manually.

 Flail. This device, designed for clearing

weeds and light brush, features three

nylon blades attached to the head by

pivots.

CAUTION!

Do not push the rotating line into trees,

wire fences or any material that could

tangle or break line ends.

23042

Using a Brushcutter With a Trimmer Head

CAUTION!

Operation at low rpm can lead to pre-

mature clutch failure.

Trimming and Mowing Grass

Hold the grass trimmer so the trimmer

head is angled slightly into the area to be

cut. To ensure maximum trimmer-line

service life, cut only with the tip of the trim-

mer line. Cut grass by swinging the unit's

trimmer head from left to right. Keep the

trimmer head horizontal.

Engine Operating Speeds

Operate at full throttle while cutting grass.

CUTTING

PATH

RETURN

PATH

23041

Edging

Tilt the handle about 100° to the left (from

horizontal) and move forward, holding the

trimmer or brushcutter vertically as shown.

10 Hour Maintenance

CAUTION!

Do not operate the machine if the air

cleaner or element is damaged, or if

the element is water-soaked.

Remove the air cleaner element from

the carburetor and clean it thorough-

ly with soap and water. Squeeze out

excess, let dry and reassemble the

element.

10/15 Hour Maintenance

CAUTION!

Before removing the spark plug, clean

the area around the plug to prevent dirt

and dust from getting into the engine’s

internal parts.

Remove and clean the spark plug.

Adjust the spark plug electrode gap

to 0.6 - 0.7mm. If the plug must be

replaced, use only NGK BMR6A.

50 Hour Maintenance

Cleaning

Remove and clean the cylinder cover

and clean grass and dirt from the

cylinder ns.

Remove the cutting attachment and

the gear shaft collar, and press new

grease into the gear case until the old

grease has been pushed out. Use only

lithium base grease (such as Shin-

daiwa Gear Case Lubricant).

12-6 50 Hour Maintenance

Use a hooked wire to extract the

fuel lter from inside the fuel tank.

Remove and replace the lter ele-

ment. Before reinstalling the lter,

inspect the condition of the fuel

line. If damage or deterioration are

noted, the unit should be removed

from service until you can con-

sult with an authorized servicing

dealer.

Hooked

Wire

CAUTION!

Make sure you do not pierce the fuel

line with the end of the hooked wire.

The line is delicate and can be dam-

aged easily.

Mufer Maintenance

Fuel Filter Maintenance

Hard starting or a gradual loss

of performance can be caused

by carbon deposits lodged in the

mufer’s spark arrester screen.

In such cases, performance can

usually be restored by removing

the spark arrester screen and giv-

ing it a thorough cleaning with a

stiff bristle brush.

If carbon deposits are severe or

if no performance improvement is

noted, your unit should be re-

turned to your Shindaiwa dealer

for inspection.

WARNING!

Never operate this unit with

a damaged or missing mufer or spark

arrester! Operating with missing or

damaged exhaust components is a

re hazard and may also damage your

hearing.

Mufer

Spark

Arrester

BOLT

STAY

CYLINDER

COVER

BOLT

PROTECTOR

MUFFLER

COVER

GASKET

(350 only)

CLEANER ELEMENT

CLEANER

COVER

LOOSEN SCREW TO REMOVE

New Grease

Old Grease

Gear Shaft Collar

Long Term Storage

Whenever the unit will not be used for

30 days or longer, use the following

procedures to prepare it for storage:

 Clean external parts thoroughly and

apply a light coating of oil to all metal

surfaces.

 Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank.

IMPORTANT!

All stored fuels should be stabilized with a

fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL™.

To remove the remaining fuel from the

fuel lines and carburetor and with the fuel

drained from the fuel tank.

1. Prime the primer bulb until no more fuel

is passing through.

2. Start and run the engine until stops

running.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the engine will

no longer start.

CAUTION!

Gasoline stored in the carburetor

for extended periods can cause

hard starting, and could also lead to

increased service and maintenance

costs.

 Remove the spark plug and pour about

7 grams of 2-cycle mixing oil into the

cylinder through the spark plug hole.

Slowly pull the recoil starter 2 or 3

times so oil will evenly coat the interior

of the engine. Reinstall the spark plug.

 Before storing the unit, repair or replace

any worn or damaged parts.

 Remove the air cleaner element from the

carburetor and clean it thoroughly with

soap and water. Let dry and reassemble

the element.

 Store the unit in a clean, dust-free area.

Blade Sharpening

WARNING!

Sharpen only the cutting teeth

of a blade. DO NOT alter the

contour of the blade in any way. In

order to keep the blade in balance,

all cutting edges must be sharpened

equally. DO NOT le the tips of the

teeth too sharp.

With the le or a grinder, le a blade

as follows.

The bottom of each tooth must remain unsharpened.

(Blade as viewed from bottom)

4-Tooth Blade

8-Tooth Blade

Make sure the width of the 3 sides/

4 sides is all the same.

The sharpening angle should be 45° approx.

Do not le the tips of the blade too sharp.

Leave 0.2~0.5mm unsharpened.

Does the engine

crank?

Faulty recoil starter.

Fluid in the crankcase.

Internal damage.

Consult with an authorized

servicing dealer.

Consult with an authorized

servicing dealer.

Consult with an authorized

servicing dealer.

Good

compression?

Loose spark plug.

Excess wear on

cylinder, piston, rings.

Tighten and re-test.

YES

Does the tank

contain fresh

fuel of the

proper grade?

Refill with clean fresh unleaded

gasoline with a pump octane of

87 or higher, mixed with

Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a 50:1

gasoline/oil ratio.

Fuel incorrect, stale, or

contaminated; mixture

incorrect.

YES

Is fuel visible

and moving in

the return line

when priming?

Check for clogged fuel

filter and/or vent.

Replace fuel filter or vent as required.

Restart.

Is there spark at

the spark plug

wire terminal?

The ignition switch

is in “O” (OFF) position.

Shorted ignition ground.

Faulty ignition unit.

Move switch to “I” (ON)

position and re-start.

YES

Check the

spark plug.

If the plug is wet, excess

fuel may be in the

cylinder.

The plug is fouled

or improperly gapped.

The plug is damaged

internally or of the

wrong size.

Crank the engine with the

plug removed, replace the

plug, and re-start.

Clean and re-gap the plug to

0.6 ~ 0.7 mm. Re-start.

Replace the plug with a

NGK BMR6A. Re-start.

YES

What To Check Possible Cause Remedy

Troubleshooting Guide

Engine Does Not Start

Low Power Output

Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)

Is the engine

overheating?

Operator is overworking

the unit.

Carburetor mixture is

too lean.

Improper fuel ratio.

Fan, fan cover, cylinder

fins dirty or damaged.

Carbon deposits on the

piston or in the muffler.

Cut at a slower rate.

Consult with an authorized

servicing dealer.

Refill with clean fresh unleaded

gasoline with a pump octane of

87 or higher, mixed with

Premium 2-cycle mixing oil at a

50:1 gasoline/oil ratio.

Clean, repair or replace

as necessary.

Consult with an authorized

servicing dealer.

What To Check Possible Cause Remedy

Engine is rough

at all speeds.

May also have

black smoke

and/or unburned

fuel at the

exhaust.

Clogged air cleaner

element.

Loose or damaged

spark plug.

Air leakage or clogged

fuel line.

Water in the fuel.

Piston seizure.

Faulty carburetor and/

or diaphragm.

Clean or replace the air filter.

Tighten or replace the plug with

a NGK BMR6A. Re-start.

Repair or replace fuel

filter and/or fuel line.

Refill with fresh fuel/oil

mixture.

Consult with an authorized

servicing dealer.

Consult with an authorized

servicing dealer.

Engine is

knocking.

Overheating condition.

Improper fuel.

Carbon deposits in the

combustion chamber.

See above.

Check fuel octane rating;

check for presence of

alcohol in the fuel. Refuel as

necessary.

Consult with an authorized

servicing dealer.

Page is loading ...

Shindaiwa C350 User manual

Brand: Shindaiwa

Model: C350

Category: Grass trimmers

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

B450
T350

Download PDF

report

Shindaiwa C350 User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Shindaiwa C350 User manual

Related papers

Other documents